Oh, and a bunch of movies won awards! SIGN UP FOR DECIDER DIGEST FOR NEWS AND STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS The big winner of the night was Sean Baker’s sensational dramedy Anora, with the Mikey Madison-led favorite taking home Best Picture,

The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.

Sean Baker, the now-four time Oscar-winning filmmaker behind best picture champion “Anora,” didn’t let the moment go to waste when he accepted the trophy for directing, his third of the night.

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Ten films walked away from the 97th Academy Awards with trophies, and some of them have been streaming for a bit while others have yet to land.

The film Anora, directed by Sean Baker, has been the big winner at the 2024 Oscars, winning five statuettes, including best picture, director, screenplay, editing, and best actress for Mikey Madison.

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Sean Baker, whose career chronicling the lives of sex workers and marginalized communities has made him a leading light of the US indie movie scene, won the Oscar for best director on Sunday.